A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has died after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle as his heartbroken family pays tribute.
Leyton Coombs was struck in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire on Tuesday while on his bike.
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Paramedics raced to the scene of the crash at 7.40pm and the boy was immediately rushed to hospital.
Despite the efforts of hospital staff the teen tragically died in hospital.
His devastated mum said: “I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday at 4.08 my baby boy Leyton was declared dead.
“We got to spend all night and today with him and today.
“At 3.45am we said our final goodbyes and turned the machines off.
“Mummy and daddy will forever love you my boy.”
A fundraiser has been set up in loving memory of Leyton’s by his mother’s best friend.
The owner of the GoFundMe said she wanted to raise “as much money as possible” to fund the funeral and other expenses.
Leyton, who was a long-term supporter of Yate Town FC, received a heartfelt tribute from the football club.
On Facebook, the team shared: “The club are saddened to hear of the passing of long-term supporter, Adam Didcote’s nephew, Leyton Coombs.
“He was sadly killed while riding his bike at just 14 years old.
“If you could spare any amount to support the family, then please donate here.”
Cops have launched an investigation into the collision and said the boy’s family are currently being supported by specially trained officers.
Avon and Somerset Police said: “A 14-year-old boy has died after a collision in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire last week.
“Leyton Coombs sadly died following the collision on Great Stoke Way involving a car and his bicycle on Tuesday 18 March.
“Emergency services were called to the incident at 7.40pm and paramedics took him to hospital in a serious condition.
“Tragically, despite the efforts of medics, he died in hospital on Sunday (23 March).
“Our thoughts are with Leyton’s family at this devastating time.
“They are being supported by a specially trained officer and will be kept updated as our investigation progresses.”
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